Intro Cedar is currently partnered with a leading, investor-backed UK infrastructure business to secure an Interim Finance Manager within its Group Finance function. This assignment will focus on overseeing the month-end and year-end close, managing the external audit and leading an established finance team during a critical reporting period. The Company This established, high-growth infrastructure business operates within a capital-intensive, fast-evolving sector, supported by significant institutional investment. The business has undergone substantial expansion and continues to operate in a complex, commercially demanding environment, with a strong focus on financial reporting, operational efficiency and robust financial controls. The Role As Interim Finance Manager, you will cover: Take full ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Lead the year-end close, coordinating deliverables and ensuring all reporting deadlines are met. Manage the external audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors and overseeing the resolution of queries. Lead and manage a team of three direct reports within the management accounts function. Ensure balance-sheet reconciliations, financial records and supporting documentation are accurate and complete. Work closely with stakeholders across the business to resolve outstanding issues and maintain reporting timelines. Identify and address process inefficiencies, ensuring the finance function operates effectively throughout the assignment. Provide hands-on financial leadership and maintain continuity during the recruitment of a permanent replacement. Your Profile You will ideally have: A formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong experience managing month-end and year-end reporting processes within a complex organisation. A proven track record of leading external audits and managing relationships with auditors. Experience managing and developing finance teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple departments and drive deliverables to completion. A hands-on, delivery-focused approach, with the ability to take ownership quickly and operate autonomously.<...
Interim Finance Manager in London employer: Cedar Recruitment
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing manufacturing business in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, as a Parts and Stock Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in supporting a global field service operation. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, life insurance, and generous holiday allowances, alongside a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and personal growth. This position not only allows you to take ownership of critical functions but also provides opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
